Is a mattress really going to help me sleep cooler?
It’s no secret that sleeping hot is the number cause of sleep deprivation. It’s not only annoying to deal with, but it can be detrimental to your physical and mental well-being. That same song and dance of cozying up in your blankets at the beginning of the night, to waking up drenched and throwing it all off…to then being clammy and cold again. This is no way to live!
In the recent years, cooling gels and mattresses have attracted those desperate for a cooler sleep. But the question still remains…is this really going to stop the madness?
While some people do tend to ‘run hot’ and others are always cold, when it comes to your bodies natural sleep cycle, you’re actually hardwired for a cool sleep. This is controlled by your body’s natural circadian rhythm, an internal clock that helps to regulate the hormones that aid in falling asleep and waking up. As your body prepares for sleep, your internal body temperature lowers 1 to 2 degrees, paving the way for a good night’s sleep.
Okay so now you’re wondering why you’re waking up hot...
There are many factors that can affect your body temperature. Maybe you’re exercising too close to bedtime, eating certain foods or cuddling too close to your partner or pet.
There are also a wide range of health concerns associated with sleeping hot:
- Thyroid issues
- Diabetes
- Depression and anxiety
- Autoimmune disorders
- Infections
- Medications
- Disease or cancers
- Imbalance in hormones
This is all specific to your personal situation, however, improving your sleep environment is a good place to start. Are you wearing pajamas? Is your room temperature too high? What about your sheets? Duvet? Duvet cover? These are just a few common elements that make up your sleep environment.
Or, is your mattress the culprit?
Conventional mattresses often contain petroleum-based materials like polyurethane (memory) foam, chemical fire retardants and other questionable chemicals. This porous structure is designed to compress as it supports you, restricting air flow and trapping heat close to the body. Just think of the difference of wearing polyester instead of cotton on a muggy day…
If you want to sleep cooler, avoiding materials that don’t breathe is a step in the right direction…and that goes for other bedding as well.
Natural alternatives will always perform the best
At Sunshine Mattress, protecting the health of humans and our planet is at the core of everything that we do. It’s just an added bonus that they perform better and are extremely more comfortable!
Our recipes are simple…organic cotton, wool and latex, all holding the highest certifications. By combining these materials together, or some on their own, it’s guaranteed to be more breathable, more supportive without blocking airflow, and customized just the way you like it. So if you want to improve your sleep because you’re always hot, or you're always cold…or maybe you just want something that is both comfortable and non-toxic…than you’ve come to the right place! Send us a chat and lets get this figured out together!